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Time Contributory Subject Matter Teaching Teaching AV Evalu
Objective Method Learning Aids -ation
Activity
1. 3 Introduction Introduction :- Therapeutic Positions are used to Lecture LCD
min of the topic. promote comfort of client or patient .Proper turning and
positioning allow the health care provider to make client
as comfortable as possible. while positioning the client
three factors must be remembered; pressure, friction and
force. It is very important for nurse to evaluate patient’s
position during each contact throughout the shift.
2. 4 Define Definition :- Positioning defined as moving a client or Lecture Define LCD
min Positioning patient into a specific position or posture to facilitate positioning?
examination, surgery or for therapeutic purposes.
3. 3 List the Purposes :-The purposes of positioning are : Lecture and List the LCD
min purposes of To promote comfort to the patient. discussion purposes ?
positioning. To prevent complication caused by immobility.
To stimulate circulation.
To promote normal physiological functioning.
To maintain proper body alignment.
To support all body parts.
4. 5 Explain the Extra manpower if needed Lecture and Explain the LCD
min articles Clean ,dry and firm bed discussion articles
Mattress needed for
Foot blocks positioning?
Pillows
Sand bags or trochanter roll
Cardiac table
Additional sheets
5. 5 Identify General principles :- Lecture and Identify LCD
min. general a) Maintain good body mechanics discussion general
principle of b) Ensure that mattress is firm and level of bed is at principles to
positioning. working height. be applied
c) Obtain assistance as required for
d) Ensure that the sheets are clean and dry positioning?
e) Systematic and orderly way of doing
f) Co-operation between patient and nurse is
important
6. 5 Explain the Assessment:- Lecture and LCD
min assessment discussion
Check the general condition of the patient
Check the patient’s chart for any
contraindication .review diagnosis and
activity.
Assess the self care ability of an individual
Arrange all comfort devices near to the
patient
Identify any deformity in the patient
Assess patients height, weight, level of
consciousness and ability to co-operate
Types of positions :-
Discuss 1.Resting position
different
7. types of o Sitting position Lecture and LCD
25 positions o Standing position demonstration
min o Supine position/dorsal position
o Prone position
o Sim’s position
o Lateral position (side lying position)
Therapeutic position
o Fowler’s position
o Orthopnoeic position
o Lithotomy position
o Knee-chest position
o Trendlenburg position
o Dorsal recumbent position
o Cardiac position
8. 10 Discuss Nurses Responsibility :- Lecture and Discuss the LCD
min nurses demonstration Nurses
responsibility Adequate oxygenation is necessary during and after Responsibilit
injury y during
Patient immobilized with painful condition Positioning.
required special attention during movement to
prevent an increase in pain .
While positioning the nurse can teach the patient
and his/her family members about the skin
care ,back care and prescriber range of joint motion
exercise
Patient having degenerative joint
disease or older age, may require their position to
be changed every hour.
If the is alert or not co-operating for
positioning ,the nurse should include appropriate
diversional activities into her place, of care so the
desired position can be maintained.
Plan a systematic 24 hours schedule for position
changes .frequent position changes are essential to
prevent ulcers in immobilized patients.
9. 3 min Summarize the SUMMARY :- Lecture and LCD
topic Positions used for comfort and physical Discussion
examinations are one of the very important interventions
by nurses. Patient’s ability to assume positions depends
upon their physical strength and degree of wellness. Their
privacy should be kept as a top priority while doing
physical examination as it will keep them at ease and
provide greater accessibility and accuracy in assessing
body parts.
